Make a better mousetrap. That's what Garmin did when they combined their award-winning Oregon 400t (Editors' Choice Award, April 2009) with a 3.2-megapixel camera, creating a top-shelf GPS that can pinch-hit as a point-and-shoot. As a result, our map contributors came back with more trail photos than usual, all geo-referenced to their exact location. And the whole thing is a cinch to use, thanks to a three-inch color touch screen and universal icons that even a non-GPS user can understand.

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You can access preloaded terrain maps in 3D, save up to 200 tracks and 2,000 waypoints, and use the microSD slot to expand the unit's 850MB memory. Camera caveat: The 4x digital zoom and autofocus lens are best suited to landscape (not action) photos, and the image quality is best for blogs (not wall art). Bonus: The price includes a battery charger and two rechargeable AAs (expect 10-12 hours of runtime). $600; 5.3 oz.; garmin.com

▶ MotionX-GPS shows your position and track at all times on street, topo/terrain and satellite maps. You can follow your track back to where you started and email to multiple recipients with a single click your position, track, trip statistics (such as date, start time, elapsed time, distance traveled, average speed, etc.) and even a picture taken along the way.

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▶ Supports GPX file import.

▶ iPhone 3GS magnetic compass integration.

▶ Access and control your iPod music directly. _______________________________________ LIVE FAST MOTIONX OPEN MAPS ✔ See your position and tracks anywhere in the world on fast live MotionX open topographic and road maps. ✔ MotionX map tiles can be cached for offline access and lightening fast rendering! ✔ Now with an option for Course-up maps. ✔ Direction-up maps integrated with the digital compass for the iPhone 3GS. ✔ Google and Bing Road, Satellite and Hybrid maps also included, for a total of eight map choices. ✔ No other app offers a bigger selection of maps. _______________________________________ 303 WAYPOINTS ✔ Save up to 303 personal waypoints for your favorite locations like your home, end of a hike or your favorite restaurant. ✔ Use MotionX TapTap technology for easy waypoint creation. ✔ Post your waypoints directly to Facebook or Twitter, or email them to share using Google Maps and Google Earth. ✔ View coordinates in UTM, MGRS, DMS, DM or D format. _______________________________________ 101 TRACKS ✔ Save up to 101 tracks. ✔ See your track in real-time with Track up or North up, then follow it later if you want to retrace your path. ✔ Post your tracks directly to Facebook or Twitter, or email them to share using Google Maps and Google Earth. _______________________________________ INTERACTIVE STOPWATCH ✔ Record time, distance, speed and max speed. ✔ Add a photo during your activity to share the experience! _______________________________________ LIVE NAVIGATION ✔ Use the compass for orientation in True or Magnetic bearings. ✔ While navigating to a waypoint you can visualize your progress and ETA (estimated time of arrival). _______________________________________ MOST ACCURATE IPHONE GPS Accelerometrics assisted GPS for enhanced accuracy.